20 Most Recent Husqvarna Huskystar 215 Sewing Machine - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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it wont unless there is thread and it has to catch with the top thread. or else you put it where the thread is fed backwards. or, you have to push the lever back over that you filled your bobbin with.

SKIPPED STITCHES 1.the needle is not inserted correctly 2.the needle is damaged 3.the wrong size needle is being used 4.the foot is not attached correctlyif these suggestions don't help the the machine could be out of time & the machine would need to be taken to a sewing machineshop to be checked

Some machines are not designed to sew the straight stitch with the needle in the center position. Some are left or right position to do that and it is simply the way they were designed. Linda at Relics

My guess is that you have lost all of your upper tension and you may have your needle in backward.
Unthread the machine. Raise the presser foot. Turn the handwheel until the take-up lever is at it's highest position. Set the upper tension dial/knob to 5. Remove the needle and replace it making sure that the flat side of the needle shank is to the back. Thread the machine.
With the presser foot up, the upper thread should pull through easily and then grab when the presser foot is lowered.
Test sew.
The upper tension pulls the stitches up and the lower tension pulls the stitches down. When they pull properly, the stitch is even.

If you have any rough spots on the outer edges of the bobbin case, usually caused by the needle going through it, you will continue to turn it until the rough spots are smoothed off. I scrape the rough areas with a knife so the edges are smooth and uniform.You may want to take it to a repair center to have this done. Don't be surprised if they recommend replacing the bobbin case. That is the quickest and cleanest fix.

Yes, it does have an overlock stitch. I think this model is still available from certain Viking dealers.

Common problem. The thread is actually not from your bobbin, it if from your main thread. The thread is either not properly going through the tensioner, or the tension needs to be tightened. This "birdnesting" is an aggravating, yet usually rather simple, fix. Did that take care of it?

get it from
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Good day!

please try this simple tips:

Good day!

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.
Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls.
TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;
This could be trouble;================Do this;
1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn
2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading
3.Thread twisted on guide post========"
4.Thread twisted out of tension======="
5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring
6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading
7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle
8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone
TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;
1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly
2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading
3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin
4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case
5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook
6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case
TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;
1.Needle bent or burred===============change
2.Needle set in crooked===============Check
3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading
4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading
TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;
1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension
======================================or loosen top tension.
2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension
3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace
4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading of
tension===============================bobbin case
5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs


Thank you and good luck.

Hi Sharon,

It sounds like you may have chips, burrs or scratches on your bobbin case and possibly the hook also.
Check to see if the position finger is bent or disfigured.

Here is a website with lots of information run by sew'nvac.
Their Sew Vac Doctor answers any questions and helps people repair their machines. Also, takes machines in at a reasonable rate and repairs them himself. He also has a help line. I recommend this site for anybody who sews: http://sewvacdoctor.com/

Good luck,

I hope this helps. If it does, I'd appreciate a 4 thumbs up. Thanks,

Handie Andie

Change needle
Clean under needle plate where feed dogs are for lint
Clean bobbin area for lint or loose threads
Rethread machine top thread make sure to get every thread guide
& bobbin is threaded correctly & inserted in the bobbin case or shuttle correctly
Check tension 3 or 4 is usually good

after you try all this & it keeps jamming then it may need to be serviced

If you are in the USA (110V) then try this website
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/husqvarna-viking-215-sewing-machine-parts.aspx

If your country is 240V then you may need to purchase the power lead from a UK website or your local Husqvarna Viking agency.